Description
Delightful Shrimp Scampi Linguine brings Mediterranean coastal flavors dancing across your plate with zesty garlic and succulent shrimp. Silky pasta mingles with herb-infused butter sauce, creating an irresistible Italian-inspired meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) large shrimp, peeled & deveined (tails on or off)
- 8 ounces (226 grams) thin linguine
- ½ cup (50 grams) Parmesan cheese, grated
- 4 tablespoons (56 grams) butter, divided
Sauce & Flavor Ingredients:
- ⅓ cup (80 milliliters) dry white wine (or cooking wine)
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) heavy cream (or more for a creamier sauce)
- ½ fresh lemon, juiced (+ slices for serving)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced (or 1 tablespoon garlic paste)
- 1 small shallot, minced
- ½ large tomato, diced
- Olive oil, for cooking and serving
Seasonings:
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 splash reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Prepare linguine according to package instructions, ensuring a perfectly al dente texture.
- Carefully extract and set aside a small amount of starchy pasta water before straining.
- Warm a skillet over medium heat, introducing a harmonious blend of butter and olive oil.
- Delicately season shrimp with salt, then sear each side for approximately two minutes until golden and slightly crisp.
- Transfer the cooked shrimp to a separate plate, keeping them warm and ready for later incorporation.
- Within the same skillet, introduce additional butter, followed by finely chopped shallots and juicy tomatoes.
- Gently sauté the aromatics for two minutes, releasing their fragrant essence, then incorporate minced garlic and cook briefly.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice into the pan, then deglaze with a splash of white wine, creating a flavorful liquid base.
- Blend in heavy cream and sprinkle a medley of seasonings: garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Fold in grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until the sauce reaches a smooth, cohesive consistency.
- Adjust the sauce’s thickness by introducing reserved pasta water if needed, allowing it to simmer gently for one minute.
- Remove the skillet from heat and reintroduce the seared shrimp, allowing them to warm through.
- Combine the drained linguine with the creamy sauce, ensuring each strand is luxuriously coated.
- Plate the dish and garnish with fresh lemon slices, a sprinkle of red pepper flakes, chopped parsley, and a delicate drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
- Quickly sear shrimp at high heat to prevent rubbery texture, ensuring they remain tender and juicy.
- Use fresh garlic and lemon for the most vibrant, bright flavor profile in the sauce.
- Add pasta water gradually to create a silky, emulsified sauce that clings perfectly to linguine.
- Adjust spice levels by increasing or decreasing chili powder for personalized heat intensity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg